Nicet level 1 Study Guide UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
When testing a water level supervisory switch serving a pressure tank a signal shall indicate if
the water level _____________from the required level
(NFPA 72, Table 14.4.3.2 17 (j) (4) - CORRECT ANSWER - rises or falls over 3 inches
If combination audible/visible appliances are installed the location of the installed appliance shall
be determined by the requirements of _______.
(Nfpa 72 18.4.8.1) - CORRECT ANSWER - the visible appliance
What is the maximum number of 12 gauge THHN wires that can be installed in 1" EMT?
(Nec Annex C tables) - CORRECT ANSWER - 26
Two resistors are connected in parallel. R1 = 300 Ohms, R2 = 300 Ohms. What is their
equivalent resistance? - CORRECT ANSWER - 150 ohms
A Room is 200' long and 150' wide and the 8' high ceiling is smooth and flat. A spot type heat
detector has been selected that is listed for a 50' maximum spacing between detectors. According
to NFPA 72 how many detectors will be needed to protect this room?
x = - CORRECT ANSWER - 12
According to NFPA 72 the minimum number of restorable fixed temperature spot type heat
detectors that must be tested during each annual test is?
, (NFPA 72 14.4.4.5.1) - CORRECT ANSWER - Two detectors or more on each initiating
device circuit
According to NFPA 72 how many spot type heat detectors are required for a space that is 80'
long and 55 floor wide with a smooth 10' ceiling? the detector is listed for a maximum space
between detectors of 30' - CORRECT ANSWER -6
What color code requirement for a spot type heat detector rated at 200ﾟF - CORRECT
ANSWER - White (NFPA 72, Table 17.6.2.1)
Unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturers published instructions single and multiple
stations smoke alarms installed in one and 2 family dwellings shall be replaced every -
CORRECT ANSWER - 10 years from the day-of manufacture. (NFPA 72, 14.4.7.1)
Fire alarm cables are permitted to be strapped to conduit to support the cable - CORRECT
ANSWER - False (NEC 760.143)
Where non power limited wiring is installed exposed it must be mechanically protected
within_____of the finished floor - CORRECT ANSWER - 7' ft
Fire-Warning equipment to be installed in residential occupancies shall produce the audible
emergency evacuation signal described in - CORRECT ANSWER - ANSI S3.41
According to NFPA 72, visible notification appliance for non-sleeping areas must be mounted
between ___ and ___ inches above the finished floor - CORRECT ANSWER - 80 & 96
If system impairment occurs, the owner must be notified ___ within ___ - CORRECT
ANSWER - in writing & within 24 hours
, A 20 X 20' ft room with a 20'ft high ceiling requires at a minimum a ___ ceiling mounted strobe
- CORRECT ANSWER - 30 candela
According to NFPA 72, a 40 x 40'ft room or area with a 10'ft ceiling is best covered by a ___ cd
visible notification appliance, centered on one wall. - CORRECT ANSWER - 60
Conductors returning to the fire alarm control panel (FACP) from the last field device on the
circuit might indicate a _____ circuit - CORRECT ANSWER - Class A
Secondary power supplies for an emergency voice/alarm communication fire alarm system shall
be capable of operating for minimum of ___ of standby followed by ___ of alarm. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 24 hrs & 15 mins
The fire alarm system primary power branch circuit disconnecting means must be ___ in color. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Red
The secondary power supply for protected premises shall automatically provide power within
___ seconds when primary power fails. - CORRECT ANSWER - 10 seconds
Under which of the following conditions shall spot-type smoke detectors NOT be installed? -
CORRECT ANSWER - When the temperature is over 100*F
Who is responsible for maintaining Personal Protective Equipment? - CORRECT
ANSWER - YOU, the employee
What does GFCI stand for ? - CORRECT ANSWER - Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
A fixed-temperature, non-restorable spot type heat detector shall be tested ____ from initial
installation. - CORRECT ANSWER - 15 years after
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
When testing a water level supervisory switch serving a pressure tank a signal shall indicate if
the water level _____________from the required level
(NFPA 72, Table 14.4.3.2 17 (j) (4) - CORRECT ANSWER - rises or falls over 3 inches
If combination audible/visible appliances are installed the location of the installed appliance shall
be determined by the requirements of _______.
(Nfpa 72 18.4.8.1) - CORRECT ANSWER - the visible appliance
What is the maximum number of 12 gauge THHN wires that can be installed in 1" EMT?
(Nec Annex C tables) - CORRECT ANSWER - 26
Two resistors are connected in parallel. R1 = 300 Ohms, R2 = 300 Ohms. What is their
equivalent resistance? - CORRECT ANSWER - 150 ohms
A Room is 200' long and 150' wide and the 8' high ceiling is smooth and flat. A spot type heat
detector has been selected that is listed for a 50' maximum spacing between detectors. According
to NFPA 72 how many detectors will be needed to protect this room?
x = - CORRECT ANSWER - 12
According to NFPA 72 the minimum number of restorable fixed temperature spot type heat
detectors that must be tested during each annual test is?
, (NFPA 72 14.4.4.5.1) - CORRECT ANSWER - Two detectors or more on each initiating
device circuit
According to NFPA 72 how many spot type heat detectors are required for a space that is 80'
long and 55 floor wide with a smooth 10' ceiling? the detector is listed for a maximum space
between detectors of 30' - CORRECT ANSWER -6
What color code requirement for a spot type heat detector rated at 200ﾟF - CORRECT
ANSWER - White (NFPA 72, Table 17.6.2.1)
Unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturers published instructions single and multiple
stations smoke alarms installed in one and 2 family dwellings shall be replaced every -
CORRECT ANSWER - 10 years from the day-of manufacture. (NFPA 72, 14.4.7.1)
Fire alarm cables are permitted to be strapped to conduit to support the cable - CORRECT
ANSWER - False (NEC 760.143)
Where non power limited wiring is installed exposed it must be mechanically protected
within_____of the finished floor - CORRECT ANSWER - 7' ft
Fire-Warning equipment to be installed in residential occupancies shall produce the audible
emergency evacuation signal described in - CORRECT ANSWER - ANSI S3.41
According to NFPA 72, visible notification appliance for non-sleeping areas must be mounted
between ___ and ___ inches above the finished floor - CORRECT ANSWER - 80 & 96
If system impairment occurs, the owner must be notified ___ within ___ - CORRECT
ANSWER - in writing & within 24 hours
, A 20 X 20' ft room with a 20'ft high ceiling requires at a minimum a ___ ceiling mounted strobe
- CORRECT ANSWER - 30 candela
According to NFPA 72, a 40 x 40'ft room or area with a 10'ft ceiling is best covered by a ___ cd
visible notification appliance, centered on one wall. - CORRECT ANSWER - 60
Conductors returning to the fire alarm control panel (FACP) from the last field device on the
circuit might indicate a _____ circuit - CORRECT ANSWER - Class A
Secondary power supplies for an emergency voice/alarm communication fire alarm system shall
be capable of operating for minimum of ___ of standby followed by ___ of alarm. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 24 hrs & 15 mins
The fire alarm system primary power branch circuit disconnecting means must be ___ in color. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Red
The secondary power supply for protected premises shall automatically provide power within
___ seconds when primary power fails. - CORRECT ANSWER - 10 seconds
Under which of the following conditions shall spot-type smoke detectors NOT be installed? -
CORRECT ANSWER - When the temperature is over 100*F
Who is responsible for maintaining Personal Protective Equipment? - CORRECT
ANSWER - YOU, the employee
What does GFCI stand for ? - CORRECT ANSWER - Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
A fixed-temperature, non-restorable spot type heat detector shall be tested ____ from initial
installation. - CORRECT ANSWER - 15 years after
